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I took the alternator to O'Reillys and had them test it. They said it was only putting out 12 volts instead of 14? Seems strange in that I was getting a 15.38 volt reading from my batteries with the motor running. They carry an Ultima brand 215AMP rebuilt alternator for $240 after the core...

I have the alternator unbolted and disconnected but cannot seem to wedge it out. Is this a coolant hose? Thinking about disconnecting it to see if it makes more room to get the alternator out.

Any recommendations on a good rebuild shop? In in the Seattle.

I just checked the batteries with the motor running. 15.38 volts. Rechecking the batteries after turning the motor off (1.5 minutes run time after sitting all night, and then starting) and they show 12.79 volts. I use it for camper use and dont really use any ambulance related electornics or...

I checked all 4 the batteries (2 engine and 2 house) with the vehicle off and unplugged from shore power and all 4 read 13.64 volts. I didn't have time to check with the motor running. I'll do that when I get home from work. I was unable to see any identifying information on the alternator...

It's from the ambulance package gauge, the one that's built in to the center doghouse console. I'll pop the hood and see if I can identify what alternator I have.

1996 Ford E350 7.3L Turbo Diesel. Road Rescue model. I keep the ambulance plugged into shore power with a trickle charger when parked. I brought it out of long term parking (hasnt been driven in 3 months) and the AMP light is constantly illuminated now. The onboard voltage/amperage meter is...

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The simplest route is to run a generator and a stand up household AC unit. NO fabrication required, except for figuring out how to seal the exhaust hose out of a window (duct tape and cardboard can work in a pinch). Honda EU2000i generator will work fine. It's portable, reliable, small, quiet...

Throw them into the pit of misery? Or maybe the pit of camper van randomness?

You DO NOT want to give any impression that you are an EMS vehicle. None. Laws very from state to state, but inevitably you are going to run in to a small-town cop who will take offense to impersonating an EMS vehicle and he will hit you with every violation he can find. Keep in mind EMS...

If you can't find a replacement aluminum trim piece for the wheel well you could probably find an aftermarket one for offroad vehicles. Just measure the size of your opening to make sure it'll fit.

I would still recommend upgrading the entire unit with either a later model stock deck with an aux input or a cheap aftermarket deck. Cheap aftermarket sing DIN decks can run as low as $80. Most also have detachable face plates so you can simply remove the face plate when your park the rig...

It's no different than buying a TV. So long as the product you are bringing aross the border isn't illegal or transport-restricted (food, for example) in the US you won't have any issue bringing it in. If they give you any grief for the purchase tell them you only paid a few hundred dollars...

Well, yes, DOT-approved only applies if you live in states like California who look for reasons to pull people over to issue tickets, or if your state is hell-bent on inspections.